GAUSS8 2007 Problem 17

In Math Idol, there was a total of 5\:219\:000 votes cast for four potential Idols. The winner received 22\:000 more votes than the 2nd place contestant, 30\:000 more than the 3rd place contestant, and 73\:000 more than the 4th place contestant. How many votes did the winner receive?

Answer Choices
A. 1\:273\:500
B. 1\:263\:000
C. 1\:306\:000
D. 1\:336\:000
E. 1\:346\:500