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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147,462.78, 221,193.48 and 46,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147,462.78, 221,193.48 and 46,268.24 is: 69,402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147,462.78 : 221,193.48 = 46,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147,462.78/221,193.48 = 46,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147,462.78x = 221,193.48 × 46,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147,462.78x = 10,234,233,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,234,233,572.06/147,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,402.15

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