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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,993.62, 220,527.45 and 41,812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,993.62, 220,527.45 and 41,812.60 is: 62,729.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,993.62 : 220,527.45 = 41,812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,993.62/220,527.45 = 41,812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,993.62x = 220,527.45 × 41,812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,993.62x = 9,220,826,055.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220,826,055.87/146,993.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,729.43

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