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Employee Benefit Plans Summary of ARX Defined Contribution Plan (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Defined Contribution Pension Plan 401k |  |  |
Defined Contribution Plan Disclosure [Line Items] |  |  |
Matching contributions | $ 97.3 | $ 86.8 | $ 79.1

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