Linksys is considering the development of a wireless home networking appliance, called HomeNet, that will provide both the hardware and the software necessary to run an entire home from any Internet connection. HomeNet's lab will be housed in warehouse space that the company could have otherwise rented out for $$190,000$ per year during years $1$ through $4.$ The tax rate for Linksys is $20\%.$ How does this opportunity cost affect HomeNet's incremental earnings?

HomeNet will experience in incremental earnings of $$$ per year for the $4$ years. $($Select from the drop$-$down menu and round to the nearest dollar.$)$

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