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The formula for any geometric sequence is an = a1 · rn - 1, where an represents the value of the nth term, a1 represents the value of the first term, r represents the common ratio, and n represents the term number. What is the formula for the sequence 4, 12, 36, 108, ...?

an = 4 · 3 n - 1
an = 4 · 4 n - 1
an = 3 · 4 n - 1
an = 3 · 3 n - 1