Acquisitions Pro Forma (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Sep. 30, 2017 |
Jun. 30, 2017 |
Mar. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Sep. 30, 2016 |
Jun. 30, 2016 |
Mar. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Net earnings (loss) | $ 1,429 | $ 261 | $ 156 | $ 44 | $ 186 | $ 169 | $ 142 | $ 427 | $ 1,890 | $ 924 | $ 248 |
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| Net earnings (loss) | 261 | ||||||||||
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Revenue | 7,595 | 7,072 | |||||||||
| Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Net Income (Loss) | 1,874 | 743 | |||||||||
| Net earnings (loss) attributable to Liberty stockholders | $ 1,338 | $ 499 | |||||||||
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- Definition The pro forma net Income or Loss for the period as if the business combination or combinations had been completed at the beginning of a period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The consolidated profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, including the portion attributable to the noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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