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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,831.88, 220,262.36 and 46,967

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,831.88, 220,262.36 and 46,967 is: 70,455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,831.88 : 220,262.36 = 46,967 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,831.88/220,262.36 = 46,967/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,831.88x = 220,262.36 × 46,967
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,831.88x = 10,345,062,262.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,062,262.12/146,831.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,455.15

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