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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 146,996.86, 220,496.52 and 47,157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 146,996.86, 220,496.52 and 47,157.22 is: 70,736.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    146,996.86 : 220,496.52 = 47,157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    146,996.86/220,496.52 = 47,157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    146,996.86x = 220,496.52 × 47,157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    146,996.86x = 10,398,002,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,398,002,902.87/146,996.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70,736.22

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