CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023	Feb. 29, 2024	Feb. 28, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net earnings	$ 85,847	$ 179,849	$ 262,120	$ 441,623
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	1,341	11,628	24,834	53,057
Derivatives:
Net unrealized holding gain (loss)	(47,924)	23,957	(90,869)	92,002
Reclassification for realized gain	(189)	(863)	(1,688)	(7,833)
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives	(48,113)	23,094	(92,557)	84,169
Defined benefit plans gain (loss) after amortization of prior service costs	(9)	(37)	(18)	1,721
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes	(46,781)	34,685	(67,741)	138,947
Comprehensive income	$ 39,066	$ 214,534	$ 194,379	$ 580,570