Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

3, 7, 23, 59, ? ,223

Given: 3, 7, 23, 59, ? ,223

Logic: The logic is that the differences between consecutive terms follow the sequence of squares of even numbers: 2²,4²,6²,...

The next difference should be 8² = 64

Add, 59 + 64 = 123

So, the missing number is 123

The sequence now becomes:
Thus, the correct answer is (b).