Summary of Lease information (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022	Sep. 30, 2022	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021	Dec. 31, 2020
Leases [Abstract]
Noncash component of lease expense			$ 24.0	$ 25.4	$ 20.1
Increase Decrease In Right Of Use Asset	$ 15.2	$ 8.2

Amount of amortization expense attributable to right-of-use asset from operating lease.

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