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Fair Value Information - Schedule of Percentage Decrease in Discount for Lack of Marketability or Noncontrolling Interests Discount (Detail) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018
Bottom of Range [Member] |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets and liabilities [Line Items] |
Discount for lack of marketability | 12.73%
Noncontrolling interests discount | 24.41%
Top of Range [Member] |
Disclosure of fair value measurement of assets and liabilities [Line Items] |
Discount for lack of marketability | 20.00%
Noncontrolling interests discount | 25.00%

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