Product Inc.$\text{'}$s inventory balance was $$28,500$ at the beginning of the year and $$38,000$ at the end. The inventory turnover ratio for the year was $5\mathrm{.}6$ and the gross profit ratio $30\%.$ What were net sales for the year? $($Round your answer to the nearest dollar amount.$)$ Hint: Net Sales $*(1-$gross profit ratio$)=$ COGS.

None of the options listed

$$212,800$

$$244,246$

$$266,000$

$$252,000$