Helen purchased a new combine that cost $$152,860.$ She traded in her old combine and received $$8,850,$ which she used as a down payment. She took out a loan for the remainder of the cost at $8\mathrm{.}25$ percent over $3$ years. She will pay off the loan in three equal payments plus interest on the remaining balance.

What was the amount of the loan?

What was the first payment?

What was the amount of the second payment and the final payment?