SOLUTION: The sum of the first three terms of a G.P. is 42 and the fourth term exceeds first term by 42.

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Question 1135371: The sum of the first three terms of a G.P. is 42 and the fourth term exceeds first term by 42.
Answer by greenestamps(13200)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Your post should contain a question. Although it is obvious what your question probably is, it would be more polite if you asked it, instead of making us guess.

(1)
(2)





Substituting in (2),





The GP is 6, 12, 24, 48, ...

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