This sequence doesn't follow a simple arithmetic or geometric progression, but let's analyze the pattern.

Looking at the differences between successive terms:

• $4 - 5 = -1$
• $6 - 4 = 2$
• $15 - 6 = 9$
• $56 - 15 = 41$

The differences are $-1$, $2$, $9$, and $41$.

Now, let's look at the differences between these differences:

• $2 - (-1) = 3$
• $9 - 2 = 7$
• $41 - 9 = 32$

The second-level differences are $3$, $7$, and $32$, which don't form a simple sequence either. However, it seems that each step involves a progressively more complex operation or multiplication.

Given the rapid increase in values, this suggests a possible exponential or factorial growth pattern mixed with addition.

One possible approach to predict the next term is to hypothesize that the pattern is a combination of previous terms with a multiplicative and additive component. We can estimate or experiment with potential formulas, but without a clear pattern, it remains speculative.

Analyzing the progression:

If we try to apply a recursive relation, where each term is a function of one or more previous terms, we might consider higher-order polynomials or look at possible recursive multiplications.

Given the rapid increase (41 as a difference from 9), a plausible next difference could involve multiplication by around 4 or more.

Given the terms provided:

• $56 + \text{(estimated next difference)}$
• If we assume the next difference could be in the range of 150-250 based on the observed exponential growth trend (e.g., multiplying 41 by a factor or adding a large number):

Speculative Estimate:

Next number could be around $56 + 150$ or more, so a potential candidate might be:

$\boxed{206}$

But this is highly speculative without a clear formula.

Would you like more details or have any questions about this approach?

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Tip:

When analyzing sequences, consider the possibility of a recursive or factorial pattern if simple arithmetic or geometric progressions don’t apply.