Derivative Financial Instruments - Information about Fair Values of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheet (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Offsetting [Abstract]
Reduction in estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in asset position	$ (88.1)	$ (170.7)
Reduction in estimated fair value of interest rate contracts in liability position	$ (122.8)	$ (49.7)

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

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