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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended
	Jan. 01, 2016	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
ASU 2016-15
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification		$ 6.3
ASU 2014-09
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Cumulative effect adjustment to retained earnings	$ 4.9
Cumulative effect adjustment to non-controlling interest	$ 11.6
RMCO, LLC
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Parent economic interest in RMCO (as a percent)		58.54%	58.49%