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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,966.76, 220,484.76 and 41,786.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,966.76, 220,484.76 and 41,786.64 is: 62,689.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,966.76 : 220,484.76 = 41,786.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,966.76/220,484.76 = 41,786.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,966.76x = 220,484.76 × 41,786.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,966.76x = 9,213,317,291.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213,317,291.61/146,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,689.80

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