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Performance Bonds and Guaranty Fund Contributions (Performance Bond Deposits and Security Deposits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $ 8,548.1 | $ 8,119.3
Performance Bond [Member] |  |
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | 3,916.7 | 4,674.3
Delivery [Member] |  |
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount | $ 4,631.4 | $ 3,445.0

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