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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,886.76, 220,329.60 and 41,705.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,886.76, 220,329.60 and 41,705.72 is: 62,558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,886.76 : 220,329.60 = 41,705.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,886.76/220,329.60 = 41,705.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,886.76x = 220,329.60 × 41,705.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,886.76x = 9,189,004,605.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,189,004,605.31/146,886.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,558.43

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