Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS
Cash and equivalents	$ 484,368	$ 1,632,980
Trade accounts receivable, net	3,007,192	2,159,503
Inventories:
Finished goods	1,036,932	582,331
Work in process	305,106	185,658
Raw material and supplies	628,858	412,194
Total inventories	1,970,896	1,180,183
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	852,082	1,070,215
Total current assets	6,314,538	6,042,881
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $1,636,897 and $1,462,686, respectively	2,151,052	1,160,886
Investment in joint venture	531,179	511,283
Other assets	1,150,969	696,498
Goodwill	14,433,079	10,482,998
Other intangible assets, net	6,037,607	3,322,584
Total assets	30,618,424	22,217,130
Current Liabilities:
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt	82,284	40,761
Trade accounts payable	1,467,349	1,169,185
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	2,574,062	2,110,756
Total current liabilities	4,123,695	3,320,702
Other long-term liabilities	4,119,172	2,339,755
Long-term debt	5,813,406	2,783,907
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock - $0.01 par value	7,596	7,295
Additional paid-in capital	3,800,736	2,412,401
Retained earnings	12,503,349	10,945,928
Accumulated other comprehensive income	185,110	345,386
Total Danaher stockholders' equity	16,496,791	13,711,010
Non-controlling interest	65,360	61,756
Total stockholders' equity	16,562,151	13,772,766
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 30,618,424	$ 22,217,130