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Supplemental Disclosure of Noncash Investing and Financing Activities (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2022
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories |  | $ (48,453) | $ 238,571
Consolidated Joint Venture [Member] |  |  |
Reduction in Investment from Consolidation of Remining Interest in Joint Venture | $ 10,800 |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Inventories | 14,900 |  |
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable | $ 5,300 |  |

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- Definition The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. + References Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (a) -SubTopic 10 -Topic 230 -Publisher FASB -URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147482740/230-10-45-28 + Details
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