Derivative Financial Instruments - Information about Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Offsetting [Abstract]
Reduction in estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in asset position	$ 302.4	$ 136.2
Reduction in estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in liability position	$ 2.7	$ 12.2

Increase (decrease) in estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in liability position.

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