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Debt (Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | $ (38.2) | $ 1.1 | $ (40.3) | $ 28.2
Term Loan A |  |  |  |
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | 0.0 | 0.0 | (1.3) | 0.0
Senior Notes |  |  |  |
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | 38.2 | 0.0 | 41.6 | (24.7)
Revolving Credit Facility and Term Loan A |  |  |  |
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (1.7)
Term Loan B and Other |  |  |  |
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | (0.7)
Revolving Credit Facility |  |  |  |
Extinguishment of Debt [Line Items] |  |  |  |
(Gain) loss on extinguishment of debt | $ 0.0 | $ (1.1) | $ 0.0 | $ (1.1)

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