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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,892.06, 220,343.32 and 47,039.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,892.06, 220,343.32 and 47,039.28 is: 70,560.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,892.06 : 220,343.32 = 47,039.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,892.06/220,343.32 = 47,039.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,892.06x = 220,343.32 × 47,039.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,892.06x = 10,364,791,008.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,364,791,008.01/146,892.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,560.59

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