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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,845.38, 220,160.32 and 46,948.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,845.38, 220,160.32 and 46,948.08 is: 70,387.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,845.38 : 220,160.32 = 46,948.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,845.38/220,160.32 = 46,948.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,845.38x = 220,160.32 × 46,948.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,845.38x = 10,336,104,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,336,104,316.19/146,845.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,387.67

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