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Affiliate Equity - Summary of Affiliate Recognized and Unrecognized Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018 | Mar. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2017
Affiliate Equity [Line Items] |  |  |
Affiliate equity expense | $ 19.4 | $ 16.6 |
Non-controlling Interests |  |  |
Affiliate Equity [Line Items] |  |  |
Non-controlling interests | $ 16.8 | 12.6 |
Unrecognized Affiliate Equity Expense [Abstract] |  |  |
Remaining Life (in years) | 6 years |  | 6 years
Non-Controlling Interest | $ 115.5 |  | $ 95.9
Affiliated Entity |  |  |
Affiliate Equity [Line Items] |  |  |
Controlling interest | 2.6 | $ 4.0 |
Unrecognized Affiliate Equity Expense [Abstract] |  |  |
Controlling Interest | $ 39.1 |  | $ 33.3
Remaining Life (in years) | 5 years |  | 5 years

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