Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets and Liabilities - Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense (Details) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
2024	$ 122
2025	95
2026	71
2027	47
2028	$ 31

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Amortization Expense (Revenue), Next Twelve Months

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Amortization Expense (Revenue), Year Five

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Amortization Expense (Revenue), Year Four

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Amortization Expense (Revenue), Year Three

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Finite-Lived Intangible Assets and Liabilities, Amortization Expense (Revenue), Year Two

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