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Reconciliation of Realized and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) to Other Income - Net Gains from Fund Investment Activities in Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013 | Sep. 30, 2014 | Sep. 30, 2013
Gain (Loss) on Investments [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Realized Gains (Losses) | $ 32,427 | $ (2,932) | $ 66,366 | $ 95,403
Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) | (71,525) | 46,872 | (30,406) | (36,855)
Realized and Net Change in Unrealized Gains (Losses) from Consolidated Blackstone Funds | (39,098) | 43,940 | 35,960 | 58,548
Interest and Dividend Revenue Attributable to Consolidated Blackstone Funds | 47,780 | 44,012 | 181,462 | 137,580
Other Income - Net Gains from Fund Investment Activities | $ 8,682 | $ 87,952 | $ 217,422 | $ 196,128

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