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Segment Information (Reconciliation of Segment General and Administration to Consolidated) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Segment general and administrative expenses | $ 63.3 | $ 54.2 | $ 195.0 | $ 168.7
General and administration | 121.0 | 115.0 | 368.1 | 340.0
Operating segments |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Segment general and administrative expenses | 63.3 | 54.2 | 195.0 | 168.7
Corporate |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Corporate general and administrative expenses | 31.1 | 21.3 | 94.2 | 69.4
Corporate and reconciling items |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase accounting and related adjustments | 39.2 | 53.4 | 120.5 | 151.1
General and administrative expense |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Purchase accounting and related adjustments | 2.8 | 16.9 | 15.0 | 46.0
General and administrative expense | Corporate and reconciling items |  |  |  |
Segment Reporting, Other Significant Reconciling Item [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Share-based compensation expense included in general and administrative expense | 23.8 | 22.6 | 63.9 | 55.9
Purchase accounting and related adjustments | $ 2.8 | $ 16.9 | $ 15.0 | $ 46.0

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