v3.19.3

Investments and Fair Value Measurement - Summary of Unobservable Inputs (Details) | Sep. 30, 2019 $ / shares | Dec. 31, 2018 $ / shares
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Relative weighting |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |
Financing transactions, measurement input | 1 | 1
Transaction price per share |  |
Fair Value Measurement Inputs and Valuation Techniques [Line Items] |  |
Financing transactions, measurement input | 6.16 | 6.16

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