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Equity Method Investments in Affiliates - Change in Equity Method Investments in Affiliates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Change in Equity Method Investments in Affiliates [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | $ 2,791.0 |  |
Distributions of earnings | (252.4) | $ (466.3) | $ (429.8)
Balance, end of period | 2,195.6 | 2,791.0 |
Equity Method Investee |  |  |
Change in Equity Method Investments in Affiliates [Roll Forward] |  |  |
Balance, beginning of period | 2,791.0 | 3,304.7 |
Earnings | 289.4 | 370.6 |
Intangible amortization and impairments | (627.4) | (370.8) |
Distributions of earnings | (252.4) | (466.3) |
Foreign currency translation | (40.0) | (34.5) |
Investments in Affiliates | 162.3 | 7.3 |
Divestments of Affiliates | (117.7) | 0.0 |
Other | (9.6) | (20.0) |
Balance, end of period | $ 2,195.6 | $ 2,791.0 | $ 3,304.7

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