Derivative Financial Instruments - Information about Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Offsetting [Abstract]
Reduction in estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in asset position	$ (1,100.0)	$ (54.4)
Reduction in estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in liability position	$ (29.2)	$ (305.1)

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

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