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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,845.88, 220,284.78 and 46,982.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,845.88, 220,284.78 and 46,982.60 is: 70,479.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,845.88 : 220,284.78 = 46,982.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,845.88/220,284.78 = 46,982.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,845.88x = 220,284.78 × 46,982.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,845.88x = 10,349,551,704.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,349,551,704.83/146,845.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,479.01

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