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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,832.88, 220,263.86 and 46,968

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,832.88, 220,263.86 and 46,968 is: 70,456.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,832.88 : 220,263.86 = 46,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,832.88/220,263.86 = 46,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,832.88x = 220,263.86 × 46,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,832.88x = 10,345,352,976.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345,352,976.48/146,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,456.65

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