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Other Benefit Plans - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Aug. 31, 2024 | Aug. 31, 2023 | Aug. 31, 2022
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent of match | 50.00% |  |
Defined contribution plan, employer matching contribution, percent of employees' gross pay | 6.60% |  |
Defined contribution plan, maximum annual contributions per employee percent | 10.00% |  |
Discretionary non-elective contribution, percentage | 5.00% |  |
Pension Plan, Defined Benefit |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized | $ 5.2 | $ 4.6 | $ 4.1
International Pension Plans Defined Benefit |  |  |
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Postretirement Benefits [Line Items] |  |  |
Defined contribution plan, cost recognized | $ 2.4 | $ 2.1 | $ 2.1

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