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Derivative Instruments (Net Cash Received (Paid) Related to Derivatives) (Schedule) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Operating activities	$ (43.2)	$ (158.0)
Investing activities	4.6	1.6
Financing activities	(9.0)	(11.5)
Total	$ (47.6)	$ (167.9)

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The cash outflow for derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as financing activities, excluding those designated as hedging instruments.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
-SubTopic 10
-Section 45
-Paragraph 15
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The cash inflow provided by derivative instruments during the period, which are classified as investing activities, excluding those designated as hedging instruments.

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 230
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-Section 45
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