Mr$.$ Husker$$s Tuxedos Corp. began the year $2021$ with $$252$ million in retained earnings. The firm earned net income of $$31$ million in $2021$ and paid dividends of $$5$ million to its preferred stockholders and $$12$ million to its common stockholders.

What is the year$-$end $2021$ balance in retained earnings for Mr$.$ Husker$$s Tuxedos?