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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,836.36, 220,262.88 and 41,647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,836.36, 220,262.88 and 41,647 is: 62,472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,836.36 : 220,262.88 = 41,647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,836.36/220,262.88 = 41,647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,836.36x = 220,262.88 × 41,647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,836.36x = 9,173,288,163.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,173,288,163.36/146,836.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,472.87

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