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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,834.26, 220,267.38 and 46,970.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,834.26, 220,267.38 and 46,970.98 is: 70,461.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,834.26 : 220,267.38 = 46,970.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,834.26/220,267.38 = 46,970.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,834.26x = 220,267.38 × 46,970.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,834.26x = 10,346,173,364.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,173,364.44/146,834.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,461.58

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