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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,991.78, 220,508.28 and 47,128.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,991.78, 220,508.28 and 47,128.50 is: 70,699.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,991.78 : 220,508.28 = 47,128.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,991.78/220,508.28 = 47,128.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,991.78x = 220,508.28 × 47,128.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,991.78x = 10,392,224,473.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392,224,473.98/146,991.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,699.36

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