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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Derivatives Effect on Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Total direct operating expense on consolidated statements of operations | $ 481.2 | $ 596.5
Total interest expense on consolidated statements of operations | 62.0 | 46.1
Forward exchange contracts |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | (2.5) | (0.4)
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 0.4 | (0.9)
Interest rate swaps |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |
Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss | 27.1 | 36.7
Gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss | 9.1 | (6.1)
Loss reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) into interest expense | $ (1.9) | $ (5.6)

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