Evander Holyfield $($the champion boxer who had part of his ear bitten off by Mike Tyson$)$ made $$260$ million during his boxing career but declared bankruptcy because of poor financial choices. His July interest at $18\%$ was $$186.$ What was Evander$$s principal at the beginning of July?

Note: Use $360$ days a year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.