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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,986.61, 220,481.13 and 47,147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,986.61, 220,481.13 and 47,147 is: 70,720.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,986.61 : 220,481.13 = 47,147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,986.61/220,481.13 = 47,147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,986.61x = 220,481.13 × 47,147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,986.61x = 10,395,023,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,395,023,836.11/146,986.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,720.89

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