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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,834.87, 220,268.30 and 46,971.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,834.87, 220,268.30 and 46,971.59 is: 70,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,834.87 : 220,268.30 = 46,971.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,834.87/220,268.30 = 46,971.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,834.87x = 220,268.30 × 46,971.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,834.87x = 10,346,350,941.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,350,941.40/146,834.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,462.50

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