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Operations by Business Segment and Geographical Area (Details 2) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Reconciliation of segment information to consolidated amounts        
Corporate general and administrative expense $ (46,070,000) $ (40,884,000) $ (110,590,000) $ (109,932,000)
Interest income (expense), net (3,700,000) (900,000) (8,900,000) 2,800,000
EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES 304,742,000 264,502,000 909,781,000 793,483,000
Reportable segments
       
Reconciliation of segment information to consolidated amounts        
Total segment profit 310,600,000 278,300,000 892,200,000 818,300,000
Reconciling item | Earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests
       
Reconciliation of segment information to consolidated amounts        
EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES $ 43,900,000 $ 28,000,000 $ 137,100,000 $ 82,300,000