Leases (Details Textual) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Leases [Abstract]
Impact of Leases Not Yet Commenced to begin in the Fourth Quarter of 2023	$ 28.8
Impact of Leases Not Yet Commenced to begin in the First Quarter of 2024	$ 72.8

The expected impact of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet related to lease commitments entered into, but not yet commenced.

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