at december 31 .the following table summarizes our restricted cash and marketable securities as of december .
[['', '2010', '2009'], ['financing proceeds', '$ 39.8', '$ 93.1'], ['capping closure and post-closure obligations', '61.8', '62.4'], ['self-insurance', '63.8', '65.1'], ['other', '7.4', '19.9'], ['total restricted cash and marketable securities', '$ 172.8', '$ 240.5']]
we own a 19.9% ( 19.9 % ) interest in a company that , among other activities , issues financial surety bonds to secure capping , closure and post-closure obligations for companies operating in the solid waste industry .we account for this investment under the cost method of accounting .there have been no identified events or changes in circumstances that may have a significant adverse effect on the fair value of the investment .this investee company and the parent company of the investee had written surety bonds for us relating to our landfill operations for capping , closure and post-closure , of which $ 855.0 million and $ 775.2 million were outstanding as of december 31 , 2010 and 2009 , respectively .our reimbursement obligations under these bonds are secured by an indemnity agreement with the investee and letters of credit totaling $ 45.0 million and $ 67.4 million as of december 31 , 2010 and 2009 , respectively .off-balance sheet arrangements we have no off-balance sheet debt or similar obligations , other than operating leases and the financial assurances discussed above , which are not classified as debt .we have no transactions or obligations with related parties that are not disclosed , consolidated into or reflected in our reported financial position or results of operations .we have not guaranteed any third-party debt .guarantees we enter into contracts in the normal course of business that include indemnification clauses .indemnifications relating to known liabilities are recorded in the consolidated financial statements based on our best estimate of required future payments .certain of these indemnifications relate to contingent events or occurrences , such as the imposition of additional taxes due to a change in the tax law or adverse interpretation of the tax law , and indemnifications made in divestiture agreements where we indemnify the buyer for liabilities that relate to our activities prior to the divestiture and that may become known in the future .we do not believe that these contingent obligations will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position , results of operations or cash flows .we have entered into agreements with property owners to guarantee the value of property that is adjacent to certain of our landfills .these agreements have varying terms .we do not believe that these contingent obligations will have a material effect on our consolidated financial position , results of operations or cash flows .other matters our business activities are conducted in the context of a developing and changing statutory and regulatory framework .governmental regulation of the waste management industry requires us to obtain and retain numerous governmental permits to conduct various aspects of our operations .these permits are subject to revocation , modification or denial .the costs and other capital expenditures which may be required to obtain or retain the applicable permits or comply with applicable regulations could be significant .any revocation , modification or denial of permits could have a material adverse effect on us .republic services , inc .notes to consolidated financial statements , continued .

Question: in 2010 what was the percent of the financing proceeds as part of the total restricted cash and marketable securities
Answer: 23%