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	Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2024 EUR (€)
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Loss on foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 84,360	$ (37,450)
Interest Rate Swap
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Net unrealized gains expected to be reclassified during the next 12 months	5,900
Interest Rate Swap \| Cash Flow Hedging
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Notional amount of derivative		1,500,000
Net investment hedge
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Loss on foreign currency translation adjustments	$ 7,100	$ 18,200
Senior Notes \| 4.875% senior notes due March 17, 2031
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosures [Line Items]
Principal amount \| €			€ 800,000,000
Stated interest rate (as a percent)	4.875%		4.875%