Receivables - Schedule of Classification of Receivables in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Classification of receivables
Current receivables	$ 1,533.0	$ 1,316.4
Non-current receivables	22.7	23.7
Receivables, net	$ 1,555.7	$ 1,340.1

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- Definition

Represents the gross receivables of the entity, which may include trade receivables, finance receivables, notes receivables and other receivables net of allowance for doubtful accounts.

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- Definition

Amount, after allowance for credit loss, of accounts and financing receivables, classified as noncurrent. Includes, but is not limited to, notes and loan receivable.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/disclosureRef
-Topic 310
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 45
-Paragraph 2
-Publisher FASB
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- Definition

The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/exampleRef
-Topic 852
-SubTopic 10
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Section 55
-Paragraph 10
-Publisher FASB
-URI https://asc.fasb.org//1943274/2147481372/852-10-55-10

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