Emma is working on a long$-$term consulting project. The company will pay her the following amounts over the next $3$ years:

Today: $$68,000$

$1$ Year from Today: $$65,000$

$2$ Years from Today: $$52,000$

$3$ Years from Today: $$61,000$

The current discount rate is $6\%.$ What is the present value of Emma's compensation?