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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2016 | Mar. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |  |
Increase in other comprehensive (loss) income | $ 32.7 | $ 47.1

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