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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,993.78, 220,511.28 and 47,130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,993.78, 220,511.28 and 47,130.50 is: 70,702.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,993.78 : 220,511.28 = 47,130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,993.78/220,511.28 = 47,130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,993.78x = 220,511.28 × 47,130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,993.78x = 10,392,806,882.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,392,806,882.04/146,993.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,702.36

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