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The net income reported on the income statement for the current year was $253,058. Depreciation recorded on fixed assets and amortization of patents for the year were $35,205 and $9,742, respectively. Balances of current asset and current liability accounts at the end and at the beginning of the year are as follows: Ending Beginning Cash $41,395 $56,567 Accounts Receivable 127,124 102,991 Inventories 112,286 84,543 Prepaid Expenses 3,177 8,701 Accounts Payable (merchandise creditors) 54,134 75,913 What is the amount of net cash flows from operating activities reported on the statement of cash flows prepared by the indirect method? $246,129 $321,698 $229,874 $233,193