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Amount, before tax, of realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transaction.

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Amount of an intercompany foreign currency transactions that is of a long-term-investment nature, that is, settlement is not planned of anticipated in the foreseeable future.

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Amount due from parties in nontrade transactions, classified as other.

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The cash outflow for the payment of a long-term borrowing made from a related party where one party can exercise control or significant influence over another party; including affiliates, owners or officers and their immediate families, pension trusts, and so forth. Alternate caption: Payments for Advances from Affiliates.

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Basis of Presentation (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on remeasurement of U.S. dollar denominated intercompany loan	$ 31.2	$ (25.5)	$ 24.1	$ 4.3
Repayment of debt			148.4
Intercompany foreign currency outstanding balance	1,400.0		1,400.0		$ 1,500.0
Related Party [Member]
Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Intercompany loans funded	$ 4.2		$ 4.2