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Acquisitions and Divestitures - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions |  | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Apr. 09, 2024 USD ($) | Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($) | Sep. 30, 2024 USD ($) Acquisition | Sep. 30, 2023 USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of strategic acquisition | Acquisition |  |  | 2 |
Total consideration, net of cash acquired |  |  | $ 252 | $ 14
Goodwill and amortizable intangible assets |  |  | 126 |
Property, plant, and equipment |  |  | 63 |
Net working capital |  |  | 89 |
Finance and operating lease liabilities |  |  | 16 |
Finance and other liabilities |  |  | 17 |
Gain | $ 131 |  |  |
Energy Products and Services Segment [Member] |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Total consideration, net of cash acquired |  |  | $ 245 |
Keystone Tower Systems [Member] |  |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase of remaining noncontrolling interest |  | $ 30 |  |

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