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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,870.92, 220,305.98 and 41,689.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,870.92, 220,305.98 and 41,689.96 is: 62,534.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,870.92 : 220,305.98 = 41,689.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,870.92/220,305.98 = 41,689.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,870.92x = 220,305.98 × 41,689.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,870.92x = 9,184,547,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184,547,493.96/146,870.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,534.83

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