Property, Plant and Equipment - Summary of Property, Plant and Equipment (Footnote) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Internal-use software development cost, accumulated amortization	$ 75.2	$ 56.9

Capitalized Internal Use Software Accumulated Amortization

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