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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 466,734.76, 700,224.54 and 146,873.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 466,734.76, 700,224.54 and 146,873.32 is: 220,348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    466,734.76 : 700,224.54 = 146,873.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    466,734.76/700,224.54 = 146,873.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    466,734.76x = 700,224.54 × 146,873.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    466,734.76x = 102,844,302,935.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,844,302,935.27/466,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,348.50

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