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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,840.13, 220,256.70 and 46,999.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,840.13, 220,256.70 and 46,999.93 is: 70,498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,840.13 : 220,256.70 = 46,999.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,840.13/220,256.70 = 46,999.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,840.13x = 220,256.70 × 46,999.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,840.13x = 10,352,049,482.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,352,049,482.03/146,840.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,498.78

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