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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,966.36, 220,427.46 and 47,113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,966.36, 220,427.46 and 47,113.07 is: 70,662.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,966.36 : 220,427.46 = 47,113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,966.36/220,427.46 = 47,113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,966.36x = 220,427.46 × 47,113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,966.36x = 10,385,013,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,385,013,250.76/146,966.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,662.52

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