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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,835.26, 220,268.88 and 46,971.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,835.26, 220,268.88 and 46,971.98 is: 70,463.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,835.26 : 220,268.88 = 46,971.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,835.26/220,268.88 = 46,971.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,835.26x = 220,268.88 × 46,971.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,835.26x = 10,346,465,425.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,346,465,425.98/146,835.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,463.09

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