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Other Financial Information - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Write off of accounts and notes receivable | $ 67,000 | $ 93,000 | $ 92,000
Foreign currency translation loss, AOCI including portion attributable to noncontrolling interest |  |  |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Currency exchange adjustments attributable to intercompany loans | $ (32,433) | $ (30,272) | $ 289

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