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Operating Segments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Ownership percentage in affiliate	49.00%
Number of regional operating segments	5
Number of regions into a single reporting segment	4
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate	$ 78.1	$ 81.8	$ 74.9

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The percentage of ownership of common stock or equity participation in the investee accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

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