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Leases - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] |  |
Option to extend lease | options to extend the leases for up to 30 years |
Option to terminate lease | options to terminate the leases within one year |
Operating leases primarly for equipment and land | $ 1.7 |
Lease expenses for operating lease |  | $ 122.5
Total royalties |  | $ 52.5
Minimum |  |
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] |  |
Financing lease term | 1 year |
Estimated incremental percentage on interest rate | 3.50% |
Lease terms | 2 years |
Maximum |  |
Lessee Lease Description [Line Items] |  |
Financing lease term | 54 years |
Estimated incremental percentage on interest rate | 5.50% |
Lease terms | 10 years |

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